It's name "Nimbu" means water in Chorotega languaje.

Chorotega was the most powerful indian tribe of northwest Costa Rica. Some customs and traditions have been incorporated into the design, such as the painted masks in the guestrooms and the ceramic pottery used in the beach club.

Some other elements incorporated in the design had nature as a reference, for example the beautiful pendants in the spa were inspired by the red scarlet macaw feathers, the lobby has a relief of the Guanacaste tree, which is the a national symbol of Costa Rica.